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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.23, 2,505.92 and 746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.23, 2,505.92 and 746.43 is: 1,119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.23 : 2,505.92 = 746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.23/2,505.92 = 746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.23x = 2,505.92 × 746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.23x = 1,870,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,481.34/1,670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.89

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